LlanelliDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Llanelli conducted 4,380 car practical tests and 2,233 candidates passed: a 51% pass rate, +1 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 143 of 267 centres and 13 of 18 in Wales.
Practise Llanelli routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Llanelli with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Llanelli pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Llanelli
The pass rate in 2025/26 (51%) was almost the same as in 2021/22. Test volumes changed too, from 3,235 to 4,380 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Llanelli | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,235 | 1,643 | 50.8% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 2,812 | 1,465 | 52.1% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3,140 | 1,701 | 54.2% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 3,442 | 1,755 | 51% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 4,380 | 2,233 | 51% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was October 2025 (57% from 384 tests) and the weakest was March 2026 (45.4%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Llanelli
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Carmarthen (21 km, 54.2%).
What the test at Llanelli involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Llanelli driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,233 passes from 4,380 car practical tests at Llanelli, a pass rate of 51%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Llanelli?
- 1,100 of 2,101 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (52.4%). 34 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Llanelli?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Carmarthen, about 21 km away, at 54.2% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Llanelli?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Llanelli. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.